Contract Tenders: 12/03/2025
Explore the latest Social Housing tenders, featuring high-value contracts in construction, refurbishment, waste management, and specialist services.
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) has announced a Preliminary Market Engagement Event for its upcoming Building Works Framework. This event, scheduled for March 20, 2025, at the Lifestyle Community Centre in Wythenshawe, aims to guide prospective bidders on framework participation. The framework will encompass responsive repairs, void works, investment programs, multi-trade contracts, and opportunities for small contractors. The event will also introduce new processes under the Procurement Act, ensuring bidders are well-prepared for compliance and success in securing work within WCHG’s housing portfolio.
Plymouth City Council is preparing to appoint a Heat Network Development Partner, offering a landmark £3.5 billion contract spanning an unprecedented 720 months. The selected partner will be responsible for developing, delivering, owning, operating, and maintaining a city-wide low-carbon heat network, incorporating waste heat from the South West Water Central Plant. The project aims to serve key buildings, including the University of Plymouth, Arts University Plymouth, and various council and community facilities. A Bidders’ Day on April 10, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth will provide essential details for interested suppliers. This contract represents a significant step toward decarbonization and energy efficiency in the region.
Leeds City Council is inviting bids for a Passive Fire Protection (Fire Stopping) Contract at Brecon Rise and Brecon Court, valued at £90,000. The scope includes fire safety inspections, compartmentation improvements, and installation of fire-stopping measures in flats and communal service rooms. Key elements of the work involve assessing service penetrations in floors and walls, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, and enhancing overall fire resilience. The tender return date is April 4, 2025, making this an urgent opportunity for fire safety specialists.
Elmbridge Borough Council, in collaboration with Mole Valley, Surrey Heath, and Woking councils, has initiated a joint procurement process for a Waste Collection and Street Cleaning Services Contract. This contract will cover recycling services, household waste collection, and broader street scene and green space management. Before inviting formal tender submissions in May, a Pre-Market Engagement exercise will be conducted to align specifications with industry best practices and market expectations. The councils seek an innovative, efficient service provider capable of enhancing waste management solutions across multiple jurisdictions.
B3Living is seeking a specialist supplier for Arboriculture & Tree Management Services, offering a 48-month framework agreement. This contract will focus on tree preservation, maintenance, and emergency response services across the East of England. The scope includes routine inspections, pruning, felling of hazardous trees, and habitat protection, ensuring social housing environments remain safe and well-maintained. The framework is an excellent opportunity for arboriculture firms looking to establish long-term contracts with a reputable housing provider.
East Ayrshire Council has launched a Building Preservation and Dampness Treatment contract covering all domestic council housing stock within its jurisdiction. Over a 24-month period, the contractor will be required to address dampness issues, timber infestations, and preventative maintenance to protect properties from long-term structural deterioration. The works will be allocated primarily through the Tenant Safety Team, with additional input from the Void Property and Housing Maintenance teams. This contract is essential for ensuring safe and habitable housing conditions across East Ayrshire.
Plymouth Community Homes has released a £4.5 million refurbishment tender for Cecil Street, King Street, and Neswick House. This contract will deliver extensive renovations, including balcony refurbishments, window and door replacements, rainwater system upgrades, roofline improvements, external repairs, communal entrance upgrades, and redecoration. The works also include upgrading door entry systems, outbuildings, and signage, ensuring these properties meet modern housing standards. Contractors with experience in large-scale housing refurbishments will find this a valuable opportunity to contribute to improving social housing quality in Plymouth.
North Lanarkshire Council is commissioning a £1.5 million refurbishment project for the Phyllis Jane Court Retirement Housing Complex in Wishaw. This initiative aims to transform the 1986-built complex into a “Retirement Housing Plus” standard facility, enhancing accessibility for elderly residents with dementia, cognitive impairments, and mobility challenges. The project includes fire safety improvements, new internal and external lighting, upgraded communal areas, scooter storage facilities, mechanical and electrical system enhancements, and reconfiguration of key spaces such as the communal kitchen and hairdressing area. This contract supports North Lanarkshire’s long-term strategy to provide safe and comfortable living environments for older residents.
Wheatley Group is procuring Stonemason Tenement Restoration Works in Edinburgh, with a £250,000 contract focused on historical building preservation. The project entails roof repairs, slate replacements, leadwork restoration, chimney stack repairs, sandstone facade conservation, and overhaul of rainwater drainage systems. The scope emphasizes heritage-sensitive restoration techniques to maintain the architectural integrity of traditional tenement buildings. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for stonemasonry specialists and conservation contractors with expertise in listed and historic structures.